This new second edition of a work that Publishers Weekly has called "one of the outstanding works on contemporary calligraphy" contains 18 authoritative articles by leading calligraphers. View More...
"Technical exercises are given for six calligraphic styles....Sections describing spacing, layout, and margins introduce 15 projects for various levels of creative abilities."--"Library Journal. ""Exceptionally well written, clearly illustrated and astonishingly helpful."--"Art Times. "
Serious beginners who open this book can really learn the ancient art of calligraphy in just 24 one-hour sessions. A carefully structured beginner's course, Calligraphy in 24 Hours starts with basic instruction and progresses through sessions that challenge readers with projects of increasing difficulty. An opening lesson introduces students to the standard calligraphy tools--pens, inks, and papers. Tutorials that follow go on to teach the basic strokes for constructing 15 different alphabets, letter-by-letter. Timed exercises are presented to help learners build speed and confidence, and to p... View More...
Making personalized hand lettering is often a challenge, even for accomplished crafters--this book makes it easy Lettering Workshop for Crafters provides a valuable resource for anyone who wants to embellish crafts with beautiful letters and borders. This big lettering workbook covers a wide range of decorative lettering styles, from whimsical and modern to romantic and vintage. With 50 traceable alphabets, expert lettering tips, and interactive practice exercises, readers will learn to create their own unique lettering for everything from art journals and scrapbooks to greeting cards, gift t... View More...
Whether you have a natural talent for lettering or have never picked up a calligraphy pen, you can learn the stylish art of making beautiful letters with the help of this book. You will find reference examples for many lettering styles, including sans serif, cursive, ornate, classic, script, and decorative hands. And step-by-step stroke sequences will have you creating beautiful letters in no time. If you ve always wanted to learn the art of calligraphy, Calligraphy & Lettering Design will show you the way. It has all the instruction you need to learn a skill you ll use for a lifetime View More...
Using an innovative photographic method of displaying movement on the page that shows whole sequences of movement rather than step-by-step highlights, Calligraphy: Easel-Does-It makes understanding, learning and mastering the skills involved in creating illuminated text easier and more enjoyable than ever.The flip-over, easel style format also means that its 8 projects can easily be mounted for viewing while you practice. The projects are designed to develop a range of styles, including Gothic, Renaissance, Celtic, Romanesque and Modern Revival. Within each project, a technique is introduced a... View More...
